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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Cannot ban distribution of bibles at Twin Cities Pride Festival
Local governments engage in all sorts of partnerships with groups who have festivals or other activities on public property. Most of the time the city encourages these activities since they generate interest in the community, are sources of community pride, … Continue reading
Posted in Law and Policy
Tagged distribution of bibles on public property, Free speech on public property, Free speech zones, Gay Pride Festival, Johnson v. Minneapolis Park and Recreation, Pence v. City of St. Louis, regulation of public festivals, Right to protest on public property, Twin Cities Pride Festival
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Photo Red Light Camera Cases
Three recent cases discussed in my Post on January 13, 2014 “Red light camera ordinances suffer setback” have changed a number of conclusions in this Post. Since some of these cases are not final and the law at this time … Continue reading
Posted in Law and Policy
Tagged Balard v. City of Creve Coeur, Cusumano v. City of Florissant, eastern District Court of Appeals on red light camera ordinance, Judge Neill, Rationale basis to determine validity of ordinance, Red Light Camera Ordinance, Smith v. City of St. Louis, validity of photo red light camera ordinance
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